Choose SurvivalZ Battlegrounds
Choose SurvivalZ Battlegrounds if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. SurvivalZ Battlegrounds launched in 2019.
SurvivalZ Battlegrounds vs FIRE STATE
SurvivalZ Battlegrounds and FIRE STATE both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. SurvivalZ Battlegrounds (2019) is 7 years older than FIRE STATE (2026). FIRE STATE scores higher on Steam reviews (68.4% positive) than SurvivalZ Battlegrounds (60.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose FIRE STATE
Choose FIRE STATE if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Early Access game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FIRE STATE launched in 2026.
Both SurvivalZ Battlegrounds and FIRE STATE sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 SurvivalZ Battlegrounds |  FIRE STATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 9.90 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.4% positive (91 reviews) | 68.4% positive (373 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | RewindApp | UnderFire |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- SurvivalZ Battlegrounds (2019) is 7 years older than FIRE STATE (2026).
- FIRE STATE scores higher on Steam reviews (68.4% positive) than SurvivalZ Battlegrounds (60.4% positive).
- SurvivalZ Battlegrounds is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than FIRE STATE (1.99 USD vs. 9.90 USD).
- FIRE STATE is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SurvivalZ Battlegrounds has no Deck rating yet.
SurvivalZ Battlegrounds vs FIRE STATE — FAQ
- Should I play SurvivalZ Battlegrounds or FIRE STATE first?
- If you want chronology, SurvivalZ Battlegrounds (2019) came out before FIRE STATE (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are SurvivalZ Battlegrounds and FIRE STATE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.